Beware of Do-it-Yourself Legal Work

Often, our job as lawyers involves fixing problems after the fact, as opposed to proactively planning and documenting transactions. Most of the time, issues arise because someone used a fill-in-the-blank “legal document” they bought from an offic… Read More
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Brad Brelinski named to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

Published by the Jackson County Legal News: Brad Brelinski, an attorney with Curtis & Curtis, P.C. in Jackson, was recently confirmed to a term on the Jackson County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (JCBRA) Board by the Jackson County Board of… Read More
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Article Authored by Phil Curtis Recently Published in the Chamber News

Phil Curtis was featured in a recent edition of the Chamber News, published by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. Phil authored an article about entrepreneurship, based on his experience as a business law attorney for 40+ years, and as a busines… Read More
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Categories: Business Services

Season's Greetings - 2014

Warm wishes for a joyous holiday season and a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year! In celebration of the holidays, and to show our appreciation for our clients, colleagues, business associates, friends and the community, we are sending financial c… Read More
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Categories: Firm News

August is Make-a-Will Month

Do you and your family have appropriate estate plans? A will or revocable living trust are the cornerstones on which family members and loved ones build financial security after your death. Additionally, Durable Powers of Attorney and Patient Advocat… Read More
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Categories: Estate Planning, Wills

Estate Planning - Organize Your Information

If you, or you and your spouse, unexpectedly died, would your surviving family members know enough about the nature of your business and financial dealings and the location of the associated documentation to properly take care of your affairs? If, fo… Read More
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Categories: Estate Planning

Hand-Held Cell Phone Use by Truck Drivers Banned

The U.S. Department of Transportation banned use of hand-held cell phones by truck and bus drivers. Here is the press release issued by the department: U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces Final Rule That Bans Hand-Held Cell Phone Use by Dr… Read More
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Categories: Traffic Offenses

Retirement Contributions Update

The Internal Revenue Service recently announced the new dollar limits on benefits and compensation for defined contribution retirement plans, including 401(k) plans. The new limits will be effective for individuals as of January 1, 2012 and for all p… Read More
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Michigan Legislators Expand Expungement Law

The Michigan legislators have amended the expungement law to enable more individuals with petty crimes committed at a young age to be eligible to set aside a criminal conviction. Before the amendment, very few individuals qualified to petition the co… Read More
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Protect yourself from unethical debt collectors

If you ever settled a debt with a creditor or debt collector, keep the documentation – forever. I am not exaggerating. It is the best way to protect yourself from future claims on the same old debt. Always get settlements in writing for dispute… Read More
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